Alright so lately I been noticing some weird stuff, ya know? Like seriously weird. Kept seeing stray dogs everywhere - I mean every corner I turned. Big black ones just hanging around, looking at me kinda... knowing. And crows. Oh man, so many crows. Felt like I was being watched whenever I stepped outside. Weird, right?
Then the dreams started. Vivid ones. Always this powerful woman figure holding torches, sometimes with three faces. She felt ancient, powerful. Didn't know who it was at first, honest. Just felt heavy when I woke up. Started happening several nights a week. Couldn't shake the feeling.
Finally Putting Two and Two Together
Okay, so I'm sitting there scratching my head about the dogs and dreams and birds, right? Decided to do a quick search online, typing in stuff like "torch lady spirit" and "black dog symbol." Boom. Hecate's name kept popping up. Goddess of crossroads, magic, ghosts, the moon. The whole deal. And get this? Those symbols? Totally hers. Felt like a ton of bricks hitting me.
Alright, Let's See What She Wants
Felt kinda nervous, but also excited. Like being called into the principal's office but... cooler. Did some more digging on respectful ways to reach back. Didn't wanna mess this up.
- Crossroads Visit: Went down to a quiet crossroads near my place just after sundown. Took it seriously.
- Simple Offering: Cleaned up the spot a bit. Poured out some water, some herbs I found recommended – garlic and lavender mostly. Left some bread too.
- Just Talking: Yeah, felt silly at first. But I just stood there quietly, introduced myself, said I thought she was reaching out and... asked what she needed me to know. Asked for a sign.
Felt... different afterwards. Quieter? Like something shifted. No booming voice from the sky, obviously. But felt heard, if that makes sense.
And Then Stuff Got Weirder (In a Good Way)
Started seeing keys everywhere. Like, random keys on the sidewalk I walked on. Found one under a rock near my crossroads the next day. Freaked me out! Keys are one of her main symbols. Figured that was probably the sign I asked for.
Dreams got clearer too. Felt like she was nudging me to start looking at my ancestors more, practicing some form of home protection magic. Kept getting the image of a guarded threshold.
What I'm doing now:
- Listening: Paying way more attention to my intuition. If something feels like it's tied to her, I go with it.
- Small Offerings: Made a little spot near my door just inside the threshold. Leave little offerings now and then - herbs, honey, sometimes just water. Cleansed that space weekly.
- Learning, Slowly: Digging into ancestor practices, like she seemed to hint. Found an old family photo album. Started looking through it, wondering about their lives. Feels connected.
- Not Pushing: Seriously, not trying to summon anything extra scary. Keeping it respectful and chill.
Look, I dunno how deep this goes. Maybe it's just my brain latching onto cool symbols. But things feel different since I acknowledged her. Like something clicked into place. Doors seem a little more open? Maybe that's just me. We'll see. Gonna keep exploring this cautiously.
